释义 |
dauer·modification \|dau̇(ə)r+\ noun or dauer·modi·fi·ka·tion \+mōdēfēkätsēˈōn\ (plural dauermodifications \-shənz\ ; or dauermodifikati·o·nen \-ēˈōnən\) Etymology: German dauermodifikation, from dauer-, long-lasting, permanent + modifikation modification, from French modification — more at modification : an acquired character transmitted through the cytoplasm to several succeeding generations but not incorporated into the permanent heredity of the strain |